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Local obituaries for the Rockford, IL area

Barbara Ann Boschi

Barbara Ann Boschi

April 6, 2008

Barbara Ann Boschi, 80, of Rockford, died at 9:50 a.m. on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born January 31, 1928 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin the daughter of Dr. George A. and Edna R. Steele. Barbara had lived in Rockford since 1986, coming here from Aurora, Illinois. She married Charles C. Boschi in Oshkosh, WI on December 27, 1950....

Joan A. Vesely

Joan A. Vesely

April 6, 2008

Joan A. (White) Vesely, 75, lifelong Rockford resident, died peacefully of Alzheimers Disease at noon on Sunday, April 6, 2008 in her home. Born July 27, 1932, daughter of Arthur J. and Lena Cannova White. Graduated from West High School in 1950. Married James F.""Jim"" Vesely in St. Bridget Catholic Church on June 19, 1954. Employed as a Merchandise Demonstrator...

Barbara Ann Boschi

Barbara Ann Boschi

April 6, 2008

Barbara Ann Boschi, 80, of Rockford, died at 9:50 a.m. on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born January 31, 1928 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin the daughter of Dr. George A. and Edna R. Steele. Barbara had lived in Rockford since 1986, coming here from Aurora, Illinois. She married Charles C. Boschi in Oshkosh, WI on December 27, 1950....

Joan A. (White) Vesely

Joan A. (White) Vesely

April 6, 2008

Joan A. (White) Vesely, 75, lifelong Rockford resident, died peacefully of Alzheimers Disease at noon on Sunday, April 6, 2008 in her home. Born July 27, 1932, daughter of Arthur J. and Lena Cannova White. Graduated from West High School in 1950. Married James F.Jim Vesely in St. Bridget Catholic Church on June 19, 1954. Employed as a Merchandise Demonstrator...

Kathryn J. Fosha

Kathryn J. Fosha

April 5, 2008

Kathryn J. Fosha, 96 of Rockford passed away peacefully on April 5, 2008 in Wesley Willows. Born June 13, 1911 in Hanover, IL the daughter of John W. and Jessie (Bearsley) Chapman. Kathryn graduated from Hanover High School and Browns Business College in Freeport. Kathryn married Joseph P. Fosha in Bloomington, IL on May 9, 1935. He predeceased her on...

Kathryn J. Fosha

Kathryn J. Fosha

April 5, 2008

Kathryn J. Fosha, 96 of Rockford passed away peacefully on April 5, 2008 in Wesley Willows. Born June 13, 1911 in Hanover, IL the daughter of John W. and Jessie (Bearsley) Chapman. Kathryn graduated from Hanover High School and Browns Business College in Freeport. Kathryn married Joseph P. Fosha in Bloomington, IL on May 9, 1935. He predeceased her on...

Edward T. Borkus

Edward T. Borkus

April 4, 2008

Edward T. Ed Borkus, 84, Rockford, died unexpectedly at 4:50 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2008 in his home. Born December 13, 1923 in Rockford, son of Thomas and Nellie Schuster Borkus. Lived most of his life in Rockford, spending a portion of his childhood in Missouri. Attended Rockford schools and Kansas University. Married Vivian M. Viv Cagnoni in St. James...

Edward T. Borkus

Edward T. Borkus

April 4, 2008

Edward T. ""Ed"" Borkus, 84, Rockford, died unexpectedly at 4:50 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2008 in his home. Born December 13, 1923 in Rockford, son of Thomas and Nellie Schuster Borkus. Lived most of his life in Rockford, spending a portion of his childhood in Missouri. Attended Rockford schools and Kansas University. Married Vivian M. ""Viv"" Cagnoni in St. James...

Don Carter

Don Carter

April 3, 2008

Don Carter, 59 of Rockford passed away on April 3, 2008. Born September 4, 1948 in Rockford, the son of Donald Robert Carter and Lucylle Scholler. Don married Peggy Jones on April 15, 1974 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Don worked 11 years as a security guard for Cadbury Adams Co. and numerous other places. He also worked as a projectionist...

Don Carter

Don Carter

April 3, 2008

Don Carter, 59 of Rockford passed away on April 3, 2008. Born September 4, 1948 in Rockford, the son of Donald Robert Carter and Lucylle Scholler. Don married Peggy Jones on April 15, 1974 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Don worked 11 years as a security guard for Cadbury Adams Co. and numerous other places. He also worked as a projectionist...

Joseph Webster

Joseph Webster

April 2, 2008

Joseph Joe Webster, 87, of Rockford, died at 1:35 p.m. on Wednesday April 2, 2008 at East Bank Center in Loves Park. Born on July 7, 1920 in Memphis, Tennessee the son of Bert and Patsy Webster. He married MaryAnne Ricardo in Rockford on July 7, 1946. Joe was a Fire Fighter for the Rockford Fire Department for 25 years...

Joseph Webster

Joseph Webster

April 2, 2008

Joseph ""Joe"" Webster, 87, of Rockford, died at 1:35 p.m. on Wednesday April 2, 2008 at East Bank Center in Loves Park. Born on July 7, 1920 in Memphis, Tennessee the son of Bert and Patsy Webster. He married MaryAnne Ricardo in Rockford on July 7, 1946. Joe was a Fire Fighter for the Rockford Fire Department for 25 years...

Jean R. Rose

Jean R. Rose

March 31, 2008

Jean R. ""Pinky"" Rose, 78 of Rockford passed away on Monday, March 31, 2008. Born October 28, 1929 in Gross Point Farms, MI the daughter of Abel and Marjorie (Hunt) Martin. She was a 1948 graduate of Muldoon High School. Jean married Robert Rose on March 15, 1952 in Rockford, IL. Jean was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church....

Jean R. Rose

Jean R. Rose

March 31, 2008

Jean R. Pinky Rose, 78 of Rockford passed away on Monday, March 31, 2008. Born October 28, 1929 in Gross Point Farms, MI the daughter of Abel and Marjorie (Hunt) Martin. She was a 1948 graduate of Muldoon High School. Jean married Robert Rose on March 15, 1952 in Rockford, IL. Jean was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church....

George Edwin Eychaner

George Edwin Eychaner

March 30, 2008

George Edwin Eychaner, 73, of Rockford, died at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2008 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born July 29, 1934 in Esmond, IL, the son of Floyd and Margaret (Fogle) Eychaner. George had lived in Rockford since 1986, coming here from Waterman, IL. He married Jane Ohlinger on October 5, 1957 in Esmond, IL. George worked for...

George Edwin Eychaner

George Edwin Eychaner

March 30, 2008

George Edwin Eychaner, 73, of Rockford, died at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2008 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born July 29, 1934 in Esmond, IL, the son of Floyd and Margaret (Fogle) Eychaner. George had lived in Rockford since 1986, coming here from Waterman, IL. He married Jane Ohlinger on October 5, 1957 in Esmond, IL. George worked for...

Leona J. Mangiaforte

Leona J. Mangiaforte

March 29, 2008

Leona J. Mangiaforte, 93 of Rockford and formerly of Carbondale, died Saturday, March 29, 2008 at Provena Cor Mariae Center. Born January 20, 1915 in Christopher, IL, daughter of Steve and Anna (Petro) Kulsar. Married Joseph Mangiaforte 1933, he preceded her in 1985. Survivors include his children, Harry (Peggy) Mangiaforte of Machesney Park and Karen (Kenneth) Martin of Horseshoe Bay,...

Leona J. Mangiaforte

Leona J. Mangiaforte

March 29, 2008

Leona J. Mangiaforte, 93 of Rockford and formerly of Carbondale, died Saturday, March 29, 2008 at Provena Cor Mariae Center. Born January 20, 1915 in Christopher, IL, daughter of Steve and Anna (Petro) Kulsar. Married Joseph Mangiaforte 1933, he preceded her in 1985. Survivors include his children, Harry (Peggy) Mangiaforte of Machesney Park and Karen (Kenneth) Martin of Horseshoe Bay,...

Hester Juanita Swanson

Hester Juanita Swanson

March 23, 2008

Hester Juanita Nita Swanson, 78, of Belvidere and formerly of Rockford, died Sunday, March 23, 2008 after a short illness. Born and raised in Quincy, IL and came to Rockford after marriage. Employed for many years at Atwood Vacuum until her retirement. Juanita was a chaperon for the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps. She enjoyed bowling and participated in...

Hester Juanita Swanson

Hester Juanita Swanson

March 23, 2008

Hester Juanita ""Nita"" Swanson, 78, of Belvidere and formerly of Rockford, died Sunday, March 23, 2008 after a short illness. Born and raised in Quincy, IL and came to Rockford after marriage. Employed for many years at Atwood Vacuum until her retirement. Juanita was a chaperon for the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps. She enjoyed bowling and participated in...